Here’s How Marijuana Relieves Inflammation & Restores Health

How Marijana Impacts Inflammation

You’ve probably heard the buzzword, “inflammation.” It’s a hot word in the wellness world. Google says the term inflammation is so popular 74,000 people search for it every month.

But what is inflammation? What causes it? And why is it so damn common? Most importantly, what’s the deal with marijuana and inflammation?

What is Inflammation

Inflammation is our body’s natural response to invaders or injury. For example, when a virus tries to attack our body, inflammation protects us. When you cut yourself shaving, it’s thanks to inflammation that the skin heals.

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How Inflammation Works

When a cell is injured or senses an invader (for example, an allergen, virus, or chemical), they release messenger chemicals. These chemicals signal white blood cells to rush in and get to work. The white blood cells defend the body and begin repairing the damage.

Signs of Inflammation

If you sprain your ankle, it might look swollen, be warm to the touch, and feel stiff and painful.

If you eat something rotten, you might get gas, bloating, diarrhea and pain.

These symptoms occur because of inflammation.

But a person can also have low levels of inflammation that present with vague symptoms like fatigue, body aches, and hay fever.

Inflammation is associated with all diseases, illness, allergies, and injuries.

What Causes Inflammation?

Anything can trigger inflammation.

Sometimes our body reacts to irritants in the environment but we can’t identify which ones. This is common because we unknowingly come into contact with dangerous chemicals every day.

What Is Chronic Inflammation?

Doctors don’t completely understand the process of inflammation yet. Even less is understood about chronic inflammation, but we do know that chronic inflammation contributes to a variety of diseases and illnesses.

Injury, illness, poor lifestyle habits, allergens–even your lunch–can trigger inflammation. If we can identify the irritant and eliminate it, we can stop the inflammation.

But sometimes, we can’t identify the source of inflammation.

If an individual is unable (or unwilling) to make the necessary changes, it can result in chronic inflammation.

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Symptoms of Chronic Inflammation

Long-term chronic inflammation, even at low levels, can contribute to many long term conditions. Cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, depression, Alzheimer’s, and more, all correlate with an increase in inflammation.

Excessive inflammation also plays a big role in autoimmune diseases, like Lupus, Chrone’s Disease, and Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Unfortunately, illegal marijuana is routinely contaminated. Many legal dispensaries allow inorganic cannabis farming. The pesticides used can trigger inflammation. This is one of the many reasons the US needs widespread cannabis decriminalization. Patients need access to organic versions of cannabis.

Jessie Gill, RN is a cannabis nurse with a background in holistic health and hospice. After suffering a spinal injury, she reluctantly became a medical marijuana patient then quickly transitioned into an advocate. Her site, MarijuanaMommy.com combines science with personal insight to educate about medical marijuana. She’s been featured on Viceland and bylines include GoodHousekeeping, Cosmopolitan, MSN, and more.

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